Procedure for commissioning as System Manager
This section describes the procedure of commissioning an inverter that is used in systems as System Manager. For commissioning, proceed as described in this section and perform the steps in the given order.
Only 1 device in the system can be used as System Manager at a time. All other devices must be configured as a subordinate device and recorded in the System Manager.
If a Sunny Home Manager is available, all inverters must be configured as subordinate inverters ( > Procedure for commissioning in systems with Sunny Home Manager).
A country data set must be set for feed-in operation
To ensure the inverter starts feed-in operation during initial commissioning, a country data set must be set (e.g., via the product commissioning wizard in the SMA 360 app or on the user interface of the product, or via a System Manger).
If no country data set is set, then feed-in operation will be stopped. This state is signaled by the green and red LEDs flashing simultaneously.
The inverter will automatically start feed-in operation only after the inverter configuration is completed.
The country data set must be set correctly.
If you select a country data set which is not valid for your country and purpose, it can cause a disturbance in the PV system and lead to problems with the grid operator. When selecting the country data set, you must always observe the locally applicable standards and directives as well as the properties of the PV system (e.g. PV system size, grid-connection point).
- If you are not sure which standards and directives are valid for your country or purpose, contact the grid operator.
The grid type must be set correctly
If you select the wrong grid type, it can cause a disturbance in the PV system and lead to problems with the grid operator.
Procedure | See | |
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Commission all SMA Speedwire devices that are to be subordinate to the System Manager (e.g., inverters, SMA Energy Meter). | Manual of the devices | |
Commission the inverter that is to be configured as the System Manager. | Commissioning the Inverter | |
Establish a connection to the user interface of the inverter that is to be configured as System Manager. There are various connection options to choose from for this:
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If required, change the network configuration on the welcome page. The automatic network configuration recommended by SMA Solar Technology AG via DHCP server is activated by default. Only change the network configurations if the default configuration is not suitable for your network. | Commissioning Assistant | |
Carry out the configuration using the Commissioning Assistant. Select Inverter as System Manager in the device function. | Commissioning Assistant | |
Configure energy management and activate increased self-consumption. | ||
Make further settings if necessary (e.g., configure multifunction relay,configure digital input of fast stop, configure arc-fault circuit interrupter). | Operation | |
To monitor the system in the Sunny Portal and view the data visually, create a user account in the Sunny Portal and create a system in the Sunny Portal or add devices to an existing system. | ||
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